In this episode, we meet the actors from the first season of the original Transformers cartoon and take a look at their inspirations as well as their careers.
Be sure to check out the video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYIVmBliDjk&t=37s
And if you need to pick up the series on DVD, you can do so here: http://amzn.to/2hb0txT
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Transformers University – Episode 003 – We break down the original 1984 toyline; from the pre-Transformers days of Micro Change and Diaclone through the US toy releases of the Minibots, Autobot Cars, Casettes, Decepticon Jets, Soundwave, Megatron and Optimus Prime.
With special contributions by:
Brian Kilby and Don Fergeson of Radio Free Cybertron: http://www.tfradio.net
David Schulz of Gamer Going Grey: http://www.youtube.com/bluestreak7
and Gabe Owens of The Salty Seaman: http://www.youtube.com/recharge138
Additional links:
Marlboro Wheeljack: http://tfu.info/issue03/Marborojack/index.htm
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Transformers University – Episode 002 – Jim Shooter Interview – presented by TFU.INFO – Anthony sits down with former Marvel Editor-In-Chief Jim Shooter to discuss his role in the creation of the Transformers story. As the head of the Marvel Comics bullpen in the early 1980’s, Shooter was the man responsible for developing the Transformers backstory, as well as G. I. Joe, before assigning them to the writers who would craft the brand and characters. Here, Jim talk about the very beginnings of the Transformers story, as well as the beginning of G.I. Joe, and gives insight into some of the personalities involved with the early issues, such as Bill Mantlo, Bob Budianski, and Frank Springer.
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Transformers University – Episode 001 – 1984 – presented by TFU.INFO – Anthony takes a look at the world through the lens of 1984, the year the Transformers toyline and media blitz were released into the world. He dissects the culture in the USA at the time and critical changes in law and technology which contributed to the popularity of the Transformers.
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Transformers University – Episode 000 – Introduction to the show and the show’s goals. Host Anthony Brucale of www.tfu.info talks about his plans for the show and his love of transforming toys.
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